Sustainable food

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Food Production for Tomorrow’s World

It’s a widely reported fact that the amount of energy required to produce food exceeds the energy derived from that food. When the prevalent diet is meat-based, as in the Western world, then this inequality increases. In a world with a growing population and the subsequent pressure on natural resources, […]

Packaging innovations for a Sustainable Future

– Richard Coles, Director, Emagine Packaging Limited Packaging innovations are of strategic importance to the food and drinks industries as it is a key enabler for creating brand value and offering functions that deliver a wide range of benefits to consumers and other stakeholders.  These benefits include its role in enhancing […]

Innovation tools for food waste recovery

By Dr Charis Galanakis, Research & Innovation Director of Galanakis Laboratories The recovery of valuable compounds from food wastes is today one of the most emerging topics in the area of food science and sustainability. However, despite the omnipresence of related studies and patented methodologies, the market existing products derived […]

Food Technology Scouting - Drying

ACTION ref: F16/69/1 – Trust

Our client, a global ingredient company, is looking to identify the next generation of technologies and ingredients that will define the future of the food and beverage industry. The food and beverage trend watchers increasingly indicate that ‘TRUST’ is of paramount importance to the consumer, this ranges from clean and clear […]

ACTION ref: F16/69/4 – Sustainability

Our client, a global ingredient company, is looking to identify the next generation of technologies and ingredients that will define the future of the food and beverage industry. Food and beverage manufacture is the most water intensive industry on earth.  However, consumers now recognise their stewardship of the planets diminishing natural […]

Seaweed, the Food of the Future

Seaweed, the Food of the Future – Today Seaweed is no longer only perceived by many just as the stuff you see at the seaside, but increasingly as an incredibly nutritious, tasty and natural sustainable food and ingredient. With over 10,000 species globally, seaweed is a diverse group that offers […]